FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sunnyvale Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sunnyvale Small Business Loans
Sunnyvale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Sunnyvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Sunnyvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining what is the health of your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.